The Vulcan Trail Association

Welcome

The Vulcan Trail Association is a non-profit group representing outdoor enthusiasts
who enjoy non-motorized activities. We are located in, around,
and out of the Birmingham area. NOTE: If our web site isn't up
to date, please bear with us, it just means we're out hiking,
biking, canoeing, orienteering.......you get the idea.......

Various trip leaders plan many trips during the year and there is
always room for the impromptu weekend getaway. All skill and
endurance levels are recognized - from the 7-day expeditions in the
Rockies to the weekend family trips in the Smokies.

Monthly meetings are held at 6:30 pm at the Hoover Library on the
third Wednesday of every month except December and July. No program
meeting in December. Instead we will gather for our Holiday Party on
December 13th. Members will receive detailed information via the
Yahoo Group. If you are a dues paying member and not on the Yahoo
Group, please let bamaanne@bellsouth.net know.

Our Mission

While the main purpose of the group is to promote hiking and
backpacking in Alabama and surroundings areas, the group is actively
involved in rafting, canoeing, biking, Oak Mountain search and
rescue support, and environmental issues. We maintain a
section of the Pinhoti from Adamʼs Gap to Chandlerʼs Gap and
participate in Ruffner Mountain and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
activities.

About the VTA

The Vulcan Trail Association was formed in 1977. Founding
members include Vivian and Tom Lamb, Les Miller, Steve Spencer and
(at that time, Cathy Spencer); James and Mary Ann Jenkins.
Over the years the club has sponsored many activities such as
backpacking and canoe camping classes through UABʼs Special Studies,
Second Sunday Hikes at Oak Mountain, National Trails Day events, and
regular participation in Oak Mountain rescue practices.
Members of the VTA were and are instrumental in the early and
current activities of the Vulcan Orienteering Club and Ruffner
Mountain, an urban preserve located in downtown Birmingham.